Fascination Street

Walt Flanagan (Part 2)Take a walk with me down Fascination Street As I finish up my conversation with Walt Flanagan. As you know; Walt is from the popular Tell 'Em Steve-Dave podcast, on the Smodcast Podcast Network, and the Comic Book Men tv series which ran for 7 seasons on AMC. In this episode we chat about: the cancelation of his tv show, when he figured out he could draw comics, whether or not he thinks he already caught Covid19 and if he thinks Covid19 will kill Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash comic book store in Red Bank, NJ. Follow Walt on social media:Twit: @The_SecretStashInsta: @JayAndSilentBobStashwww'TellEmSteveDave.comPatreon: Patreon.com/TellEmSteveDave

Walt Flanagan (Part 1)Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Walt Flanagan. You know Walt from the wildly successful podcast Tell 'Em Steve-Dave, the AMC tv show Comic Book Men, and most of Kevin Smith's films. In this episode, Walt and I chat about what he did before running Jay And Silent Bob's Secret Stash, how he came to be at The Stash. Walt also shares some fun stories about TESD, and Comic Book Men, plus we talk a bit about Sunday Jeff, and some of the Patreon shows. This is part 1; so make sure you come back next week for part 2. Walt is considered an "un-getable" guest, so I am very honored to have had the chance to speak with him. (Thanks Walt!)Follow Walt on social media:Twit: @The_SecretStashInsta: @JayAndSilentBobStashwww.TellEmSteveDave.comPatreon: Patreon.com/tellemstevedave

Chris LaxamanaTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Laxamana. Chris is the audio engineer & producer of the Adam Carolla Show and many other podcasts. He also has his own podcasts and fronts the rock band Laxi. In this episode we chat about why Chris went to school to be an audio engineer, how he came to be part of the Adam Carolla Digital Podcast family, and we reminisce about the times he and I met. Chris does let me play one of the songs from his band Laxi. Enjoy!Follow Chris on social media:Twit: @ChrisLaxamanaInsta: @ChrisLaxamana1FB: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.com

Jeremiah Chechik - Director (Christmas Vacation / Benny & Joon)Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jeremiah Chechik. Jeremiah has many facets to his fascinating journey including: being a world renowned fashion photographer, directing commercials, directing block buster films like Christmas Vacation and Benny & Joon, and directing a ton of television. He also holds gallery art shows, and even has a podcast all about photography! Jeremiah's story is so jam packed that we barely got to 1/3rd of it! Hopefully, Jeremiah will return and tell some more of his wild life!Follow Jeremiah on social media:Twit: @TinroofInsta: Jeremiah_ChechikFB: Jeremiah ChechikCheck out his website: Chechik.comand his podcast: TheFutureOfPhotography.com

Will BlaineTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know author Will Blaine. Will lives in Chilicothe, Ohio (and you all know how much I love that place!). In this episode, Will and I chat about what took him to this town, the massive Russian populace nearby, and why he started to write again after a several decade hiatus. We do talk about WHAT he is writing and his new story and forthcoming book. I am definitely looking forward to what else Will is cooking up!Follow Will on social media:Insta: @CuriousMindOfWill

Scott Kelly - NASA AstronautWelcome to the 200th episode of Fascination Street Podcast!Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Scott Kelly.Scott Kelly is a retired US Navy pilot, retired NASA astronaut, and retired commander of the International Space Station (ISS). In this episode Scott and I chat about the drive & perseverance that he and his twin brother Mark (also a retired NASA astronaut) learned from their parents. We also talk a bit about Scott's path to becoming an astronaut; before we discuss topics like: Flat Earthers, UFO's, and the corporate space race, and Scott's book ENDURANCE: My Year In Space.Follow Scott on social media:Twit: @StationCDRKellyInsta: @StationCDRKelly

Tiffany MacTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Tiffany Mac. Tiffany is a podcaster and experiencer who was recommended to the show by previous guest Kevin Hale. In this episode; Tiffany and I chat about where she is from and what got her into the paranormal. We also talk about her fascination with extraterrestrial life, and her podcast Universal Secrets. Tiffany also shares a story about when she almost dies from a very mysterious illness, and about the time she may have been probed by alien life!Follow Tiffany on social media:Twit: @TiffanyMac_ETInsta: @Tiffany.Mac_ETFB: Tiffany Maccheck out her show: Universal Secrets Podcast

Joe From The Shocking Details Podcast Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as we get to know even MORE about Joe From Thinking Sideways in this return appearance! Many of you know Joe from the mega hit true crime podcast Thinking Sideways; however, Joe is back to tell us about his NEW podcast The Shocking Details. In this episode, we chat about his new show, and his new co-host. We also talk about the likelihood of Thinking Sideways returning, plus, Joe and I chat about his recent television appearance, and what we have been watching during this nutty pandemic. Enjoy!Follow Joe on social media:Twit: @DangerProbeInsta: @DangerProbeFollow The Shocking Details:Twit: @ShockingDetailsFB: The Shocking Details PodcastEmail: TheShockingDetails@gmail.com

Derek Hynes - StorytellerTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Derek Hynes. Derek runs the 100 yr old family sweet shop in Ireland; but we barely talk about that because Derek shares wonderfully fascinating stories of trips all around the world; meeting folks like Stephen King, John Connolly, Chuck Palahniuk, and several of the Twin Peaks cast members. These stories are told with such enthusiasm and genuine gratitude that you cannot help but get excited right along with him. Derek, you are a fantastic storyteller!Follow Derek on social media:Twit: @CujoDerekInsta: @DerekHynes23FB: Derek Hynes (Galway)

General Robert SpaldingTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know USAF RET Brigadier General Robert S. Spalding. In this episode the General and I chat about why he joined the military, some of his roles in the United States Air Force, and his days as a pilot of both the B-52 and the B-2 (Stealth) Bombers. We also touch on UFO's, & extraterrestrial life, before finally diving into his book Stealth War: How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept. General Spalding wrote this book after years of extensive studying and research on China as he was the chief China strategist for the chairman of The Joint Chiefs, The Joint Staff at The Pentagon, and Senior Defense Official and Defense Attache to China in Bejing, ChinaFollow General Spalding on social media:Twit: @Robert_SpaldingWebsite: GeneralSpalding.com

Joe Lafferty (Part 2) - AuthorTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue to get to know Joe Lafferty. Joe is the author of the book Justin Time; A Memoir of Faith and the Fight For Life. In this episode we chat about his coaching career in which he has coached FIFTEEN players on their way to the NFL. We also talk about the time Joe died........ YES, you read that correctly. Finally we talk about the young man that changed Joe's life, and the importance of being an organ donor.Of course we talk about the UN-retirement of his buddy Rob Gronkowski.Follow Joe on social media:Twit: @TheJoeLaffertyInsta: @TheJoeLaffertyCheck out his website: thejoelafferty.comRegister to be an organ donor: OrganDonor.gov

Joe Lafferty (Part 1) - AuthorTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Joe Lafferty. Joe is the author of the book Justin Time; A Memoir of Faith and the Fight For Life. In this episode we chat about his triumphant battle with cancer before he was even a teenager. We also talk about his journey from playing high school football, to working in several different sports related industries all after his stint as a nationwide spokesperson for The Leukemia Society, and hanging with some pretty incredible sports heroes!Follow Joe on social media:Twit: @TheJoeLaffertyInsta: @TheJoeLaffertyCheck out his website: thejoelafferty.comRegister to be an organ donor: OrganDonor.gov

Chris Field - Mercy ProjectTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Field. Chris has run 20+ marathons, run for mayor at 19, had an ice cream review go viral, and given TWO Tedx talks; but the most important thing he has done is create MERCY PROJECT which rescues, returns, educates, and trains children who have been sold into slave labor. So far Mercy Project has saved 160+ kids, and is showing no signs of slowing down. We chat about all of this and more as we get to know this miracle man.Follow Chris on social media:Twit: @DisruptionChrisInsta: @DisruptionChrisFB: @DisruptionChrisCheck out the great work he is doing:mercyproject.netmeetchrisfield.comdisruptionu.com

Jason Ritter - Actor - Part 2Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I continue my conversation with actor Jason Ritter. This is part 2. If you haven't listened to part 1; go back now and check that one out. In this episode we talk about; his very unique relationship with the WARNING family and two tv shows that he is currently on (A Million Little Things on ABC, and Raising Dion on Netflix). We also talk a little about a documentary he was part of that focuses on Huntington's Disease; before finally talking about whats it's like to be a brand new father!Follow Jason on social media: Twit: @JasonRitter Insta: @Jason_Ritter FB: Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter - Actor - Part 1Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actor Jason Ritter. This is part 1. Make sure to come back next week for part 2. In this episode; Jason and I chat about: his growing up a third generation Hollywood actor, how much we miss the social media platform VINE, what he was voted 'most likely' to do in high school, and how difficult it was managing his fledgling acting career in the midst of his father's unexpected passing. This episode does have some somber moments, but also a ton of laughs.Follow Jason on social media:Twit: @JasonRitterInsta: @Jason_RitterFB: Jason Ritter

Sandi Morris - Olympic Pole Vaulter (Silver, 2016)Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Sandi Morris. Sandi is an Olympic pole vaulter (USA) who won the silver medal in the 2016 games held in Rio De Janeiro. This interview happened quite accidentally. My friend works for an airline and noticed her pole vault bag and posed with it outside her terminal window. Sandi took some photos and posted them on social media. My friend's wife saw those posts, and reached out. So thank you to both Laura, and John Barnett!In this episode Sandi and l chat about why she decided that pole vaulting was for her, and we talk about some of her path to get to where she is. We also laugh hysterically at the verbiage that is used in her sport, and how the current pandemic could alter her 2020 Olympic goals.Follow Sandi on social media:Twit: @SandiCheeksPVInsta: @SandiCheeksPVFB: Sandi Morris Pole VaulterTiktok: @SandiCheeksPV

Jason 'Lord Honey' Smith Returns! - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know MORE about Jason 'Lord Honey' Smith. Jason is a chef and television personality; and is making his SECOND appearance on the show. In this episode, we catch up on what he has been doing since he was last on. We chat about his various cooking shows, his semi recent involvement with GiGi's Cupcakes, his new apparel line, and how he is determined to help those who need help learning to cook even during this era of social distancing! Enjoy!Follow Jason on social media:Twit: @LowCarb77Insta: @official_ChefJasonSmithFB: Chef Jason Smith - Lord HoneyTiktok: @BaconBourbon2017

Colton Valentine - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Colton Valentine. Colton is a street artist and muralist I met in San Antonio. In this episode we chat about how he got started in art, in street art, and we then move on to some of his previous and current subject matter. We were recording in Colton's back yard while he was setting up and beginning his 6ft x 6ft Kobe Bryant piece; which was supposed to be on display at South By South West in 2020.Follow Colton on social media:Twit: @Colton_Valentine_Insta: @Colton_Valentine_FB: @Colton_Valentine_Tiktok: @Colton_Valentine_

Ashley Arpel Greenwald Returns! - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I chat AGAIN with Ashley Arpel Greenwald. In this episode we chat about her new cookbook; with her fiance's mother Jyl Steinback. Think Outside The Lunchbox cookbook is 100% 'plant nutrition' based. (That means vegan, folks) In this episode we chat about how and why she teamed up with her future mother in law for this book, some of the recipies, the new and interesting page layout of this cookbook, and we (I) give her fiance a hard time for dragging his feet!Follow Ashley on social media:Insta: @Ashley.Arpel.Grgeenwald @ThatsAshleysKitchenFB: @AshleyGreenwald

Briana Dominica - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know contemporary christian musician Briana Dominica. In this episode we chat about where and how she grew up, and what led her to performing music. We also talk about her faith; how it waivered, why it waivered, and how she found her way back. Plus, Briana lets me play T-H-R-E-E songs!***This is a very intense conversatio that includes talk about suicice and suicide prevention.***Follow Briana on social media:Insta: @BrianaDominicaMusic